Creative Connections

Special Interest & Ongoing Groups

Interested in connecting on a more intimate scale and outside of services? We have multiple opportunities! Contact the main office or Mindy Woolf for more info on the following events and groups.

Mahj Mondays!
Two Mondays a month in the Kaplansky Center, 6:30–8 p.m.

Do you “Mahj?” Join our all-levels Mahj Mondays. Please register for each date you plan on attending by clicking the dates below; this will help us get an accurate count to ensure we have enough tables, sets, and people!

Upcoming Mahj Mondays:

• June 8
• June 22
• July 13
• July 27
• August 10
• August 17
• September 28

Susan Kaplansky Book Club

First Thursday of every month | 1:30 p.m. in the Millstone Library

You can join us for just one session if you like a particular book or come to all of the sessions. There is no long-term commitment necessary. RSVP to Angie Klenke. 

Upcoming Books:

• June 4: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
• There is no book club meeting in July
• August 6: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawton
• September 3: Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
• October 1: The Other Dr. Gilmer by Benjamin Gilmer
• November 12: What Can We Know by Ian McEwan
• December 3: The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
• January 7: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
• February 4: West with Giraffes by Linda Rutledge
• March 4: The Names by Florence Knapp
• April 1: The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman
• May 6: The Confidante by Christopher C. Gorham
• June 3: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
• July 1: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Stitch & a Prayer Crochet and Knitting Group

Tuesdays in the Kaplansky Center | 1 p.m.

Crochet or knit a Blessing Blanket for congregants in need of healing, scarves for the homeless, and other charitable projects while enjoying the friendship of others.

UH Women’s Group (age 45–65)

Looking for new friendships and a fresh way to connect to the UH community? This group is for you. Members meet monthly, alternating between social gatherings and volunteer opportunities — a simple rhythm that makes it easy to show up and get involved.

Questions? Ready to join? Contact Dipali House or Mindy Woolf

UH Men’s Group

Retirement looks different for everyone — and navigating it is easier with people who get it.

UH men 50 and older meet monthly to talk through the real stuff: finances, health, staying active, caring for aging parents, and making the most of what’s ahead. Every other meeting is topical; the rest are social. Volunteer opportunities are also in the works.

Ready to join the conversation? Contact Craig Bleyer for more information on the group or call him at 314-402-5103.

UH Prime Timers

If you are a single UH member 65 or older, please join us for “UH Prime Timers”.  We have fun, socialize, and enjoy the companionship of both new and familiar friends. Please join us as we have fun and enjoy our Prime Time together!  Contact Judy Berger at 314-374-5199 or Marilen Pitler at 314-225-9723, with questions or to join the group.

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